Morvant/Laventille prove critics wrong

Morvant/Laventille Secondary have wrestled their way into the British Gas Secondary Schools’ Football League with only the bare essentials at their disposal.

It is a situation that cannot be sustained by the economic constraints currently experienced by the school’s footballers and administrators. With a skeleton technical staff and in dire need of essential equipment, the school’s motto “Effort Reaps Reward” seems to drive them to succeed. And judging by their impressive debut, having won their first two matches 4-2 over St Mary’s College and 1-0 over Mucurapo Senior Secondary, they would appear to be up to the challenge. Citing training camps, transportation and meals as some of their immediate needs, team manager Earl Anatol revealed over the weekend that even though his young team may have the setback of being inexperienced, with help they can grow to become a force to be reckoned with in the national competition.

Having suffered defeat at the hands of Fatima College and defending champs St Anthony’s College the boys in green and white have not lost confidence in their ability. And neither has team counsellor Eloy Burge nor coach Curtis Orr, both of whom have encouraged the talented players to look past the hiccups and concentrate on a more positive result in their match against Diego Martin Secondary School today. Currently the team is not financially affiliated with any group but all indications are that they are a good investment, with tremendous potential and ability that can truly represent the spirit of Morvant/ Laventille Secondary School. The team’s administration is therefore calling on students and members of the community to rally around them as they seek to achieve football greatness and glory for their school. An SOS has also been sent out to the corporate community with hopes that the call will be answered. Interested persons and companies can call 620-1130 or 624-4182 to offer their support financially or otherwise.